I am writing on behalf of Love E15 to invite you to our next volunteering event. We will be collecting donations of compost from Abbey Gardens, moving our 4 new street planters into location, and filling them with compost. We would love to see you ther…Read more…
Ringing West Hammers about Boris & 2 Job MPs
This afternoon I was supposed to go out knocking on doors and speaking to residents with our MP, Lyn Brown. However, it was cancelled, so instead I decided to ring residents in the ward I represent as a Councillor, West Ham.
I used the Lab…Read more…
Street Surgery in West Ham 21.10.21
Out campaigning with my West Ham Ward colleague, Cllr John Whitworth, who has mastered the Labour doorstep app on his phone. Another very positive response for Labour. We will be chasing highways about weeds on footways!
West Ham Ward Cllr Street Surgery: Uneven Pavements, Blocked drains, Fly tipping, Bulk Rubbish, Leylandii trees, Unsafe Roads…
My West Ham Ward Councillor colleague, John Whitworth and I (our ward colleague Charlene had a clash) had a really interesting Street Surgery this evening. Knocking on doors and introducing ourselves and asking residents if they had any issues wi…Read more…
West Ham Ward Surgery Doorstep
This evening I went on a ward doorstep Councillor surgery with my colleague, Cllr John Whitworth. We were joined by our GLA Assembly member Unmesh Desai.
Pretty positive response for Labour. We had 49 contacts (using Labour doorstep app)….Read more…
“Backlash over bid to install ‘eyesore’ 5G mast near Grade I-listed church in West Ham”
In last weeks local newspaper “Newham Recorder” there was an article featuring concern by West Ham Ward Residents about proposals to place an “eyesore” 5G mast in the ward.
There are actually 2 such planning applications (one possibly located just ou…Read more…
Back on the Campaign Trail for Labour in West Ham
Today I went into the attic to retrieve Labour placards, UNISON Labour Link clip boards and my agent “campaign bag” (placards, marker pens, cord, FB & drop keys, tapes etc). Due to Covid it has been over a year since I had last done any “phy…Read more…
Early Voting in Newham for Labour Mayor Sadiq Khan (and campaign begins to step up).
Check out this “early voting” video by the Labour Party promoting postal vote registration in Newham. “Early voting can help double the Labour vote”.
Yesterday there was a meeting of Newham Labour Union activists, where it was agreed to hold regu…Read more…
View from my Ward
“There was a settlement here in the Saxon times and it used to have one of the largest Cistercian abbeys in England.
There is a wide mix of social housing, privately rented and home owners. Two of the best parks in East London, the Greenway path…Read more…
West Ham Ward Councillor Surgery Saturday 6 June 10am to 11am
My next Newham London, West Ham ward, virtual Councillor surgery is tomorrow (Saturday 6 June) from 10am to 11am. Please email John.Gray@Newham.Gov.uk and I will contact your by phone, or by Zoom, or by Skype or by GoToMeeting or by Teams.
You ca…Read more…
West Ham ward Labour doorstep: Trees, Brexit, Cat, Knifes, Parking, Care homes, Google translate & 3 John’s
This morning we went door knocking in West Ham ward. It was a lovely blue sky, sunshine Sunday after a very wet and rainy Saturday.
The feedback for Labour was as usual in Newham, very positive, but we are I think taking a hit from Remain supporters, …Read more…
Honour & Remember PC Nina McKay in Arthingworth Street, E15 tomorrow at 11am (24 October)
Tomorrow morning (Thursday 24 October at 11am) there is a memorial event to remember PC Nina McKay in Arthingworth Street, West Ham, E15 4PW, who lost her life while serving & protecting our community in 1997Read more…
Love your ward & how about “DustyMcDustFace”?
This afternoon as a local ward Councillor, I went to support this event and speak to residents, officers and volunteers. The weather was not kind but everyone seemed very enthusiastic about its aims of encouraging recycling and the “give & take mar…Read more…
Love Your Ward: Saturday 12 October 10-3pm at Brassett Point/David Lee Point E15
West Ham Ward Branch Meeting 3.10.19
A great picture (but a little fuzzy) from last weeks branch meeting when we had 22 members (and 2 young pioneers) attend.
It was Cllr John Whitworth’s turn to give his report to the branch (we take it in turns. Last month I gave a report and next mont…Read more…
West Ham ward Labour Doorstep with Newham Mayor, Rokhsana Fiaz
This morning we went on a #LabourDoorstep to speak to local residents in West Ham ward. We split into 2 teams and knocked on doors to ask residents whether they had any problems or issues with Newham Council.
As a local ward Councillor I had a number …Read more…
Community reassurance visit around Byford Close, E15
Yesterday as a local Councillor, I went with Council officers to visit the area in my ward around Byford Close E15 to speak and reassure residents following the senseless street murder of a 15 year boy here last week.
The Police have recently charged …Read more…
Abbey Gardens: The Herb Festival 14 September 2019 12-4pm
“Come along to our Herb Festival on 14 Sept, from 12 noon – 4pm. Workshops, live music, face painting, teas and food. Entry and workshops free, food and drinks for donations”Read more…
John's Labour blog 2019-06-10 23:54:00
Mass in B Minor by JS Bach. 29 June 2019 at 7:30pmAll Saints Chorus takes on another big sing concert. Book now on Eventbrite.
Jon writes
“Bach’s Mass in b minor, one of the greatest works of choral music performed in the 1000-year-old setting of Al…Read more…
West Ham Ward Doorstep: 11am Saturday 23 February
Meet up with West Ham crew 11am Saturday 23 February 2019 outside ATL cafe 125 Plaistow Road, E13 3ETRead more…